Medical Services

Stroke Services

Every stroke is different and the effects depend on the area of the brain affected and the length of time those cells are without oxygen. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is here for your diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation every step of the way.

Stroke Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation

Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel bringing blood and oxygen to the brain gets blocked or ruptures which stops brain cells from receiving the blood flow that they need. When brain cells are damaged, the part of the body that they control can no longer function as it used to. Every stroke is different and the effects depend on the area of the brain affected and the length of time those cells are without oxygen. In some cases, a clot-busting drug can be administered to diminish the effects of a stroke.

The services for stroke care at St. Elizabeth Healthcare extend from prevention to diagnosis to treatment and to rehabilitation. Our stroke services include:

Joint Commission Certified Stroke Care Right Here.

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Five St. Elizabeth facilities have been re-accredited by the Joint Commission for excellence in stroke care.

Primary Stroke Centers

  • Edgewood
  • Florence
  • Ft. Thomas

Acute Stroke Ready

  • Covington
  • Grant

Every Minute Counts!

Stroke is an emergency where EVERY MINUTE COUNTS! Remember to B.E. F.A.S.T.

  • B alance – Watch for sudden loss of balance.
  • E yes – Check for vision loss.
  • F ace – Look for an uneven smile.
  • A arm – Check if one arm is weak.
  • S peech – Listen for slurred speech.
  • T ime – Call 9-1-1 right away. Do not delay.